Must see hotels in Liberia

Run by Californian surfers in conjunction with community initiatives, this blue-and-yellow beach house offers pleasant, breezy rooms with wooden four…

With pretty, solar-powered huts (named after endangered Liberian species) on the edge of the forest, Libassa makes for a gorgeous weekend retreat near…

Monrovia's finest hotel is an institution. It has 60-plus beautiful rooms, decked out with stylish furnishings and luxurious bathrooms (the suites are…

The Royal is one of the classiest hotels in town. The complex holds plush rooms (including presidential suites from US$890), a coffee shop, a hair salon,…

Adina's has several basic rooms with fans, but it's a spotless place to rest your head and is arguably the best place to stay in town. Be sure to book as…

Located in the very heart of the city, the Palm is secure, clean and comfortable, with free in-room wi-fi and a great rooftop restaurant. Try to score a…

This reasonably priced option features an on-site terrace restaurant, parking and a pool. It's a particularly well-maintained space with a lovely terrace…

The main draw here is reasonable rates, something lost to most Monrovia hoteliers. Comfortable, clean doubles come with breakfast. It doubles as a…

A sound midrange boutique-style option, Bella Casa is a short walk from Capitol Hill and the UN building. They might not quite evoke dreams of Italy, but…

Robertsport's original eco-lodge, Nana's has 11 bungalows overlooking the beach. The wooden huts are pricier than the canvas ones, but both styles of…

This sleek, dreamy resort is spread across a beach in the environs of the airport. Interlinked walkways take you to the pool, the plush bar and…

You can sleep at the clean, quiet and reasonably comfortable Teepro Lodge. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Should the lodge be full, staff…

Yes, there is more Asian than African decor and it won't win any awards, but this relatively clean and affordable-for-Monrovia option hits high marks for…

Although loud and brash, this is still the best choice in town, with functional, spartan rooms. It serves decent Lebanese and African fare (US$13 to US$25…

The best place to stay is the Munnah Guesthouse – it's used by NGOs working in the area's Ivoirian refugee camps. The modern, airy rooms have fans.

Cheap and cheerful St Theresa's has rooms that back onto the convent and religious centre. There's a 10pm curfew.

Just 5km from town on the Ganta Hwy, this spot perched on a hill offers plain but reasonably clean rooms and a small restaurant serving decent European…

Around 5km from town on the Ganta Hwy, this secure place offer above-average friendly service. The on-site restaurant cooks up Lebanese and African dishes…

The Pastoral Center offers basic dorm beds at low prices – worth it if you are truly on a budget and need a secure place to rest your head.

Basic rooms and a simple place to stay; makes a convenient base for jumping off to Mt Nimba. Book in advance.